Rush Creek Wind
43820 County Rd 86, Matheson, CO 80830Plant Summary Information
Rush Creek Wind is ranked #5 out of 1,337 wind farms nationwide in terms of total annual net electricity generation.
Rush Creek Wind generated 694.5 GWh during the 3-month period between November 2023 to February 2024.
| Plant Name | Rush Creek Wind |
|---|---|
| Utility Name | Public Service Co of Colorado |
| Location | Elbert County, CO |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Last Update | Feb 2024 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 TWh |
| Annual Consumption | 7.8 M MMBtu |
| Ranked #497 out of 11,455 Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #5 out of 1,337 Wind Power Plants Nationwide | |
| Ranked #9 out of 253 Colorado Power Plants | |
| Ranked #1 out of 33 Colorado Wind Power Plants | |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
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Monthly Net Generation for Rush Creek Wind
Rush Creek Wind Details
| Summary Information | |
|---|---|
| Plant Name | Rush Creek Wind (60619) |
| Plant Address | 43820 County Rd 86 Matheson, CO 80830 |
| Utility | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) |
| Latitude, Longitude | 39.17211, -103.84536 |
| Generation Dates on File | Dec 2018 to Feb 2024 |
| Initial Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Annual Generation | 2.3 TWh |
| Fuel Types | Wind |
| Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) Information | |
| FERC Cogeneration Status | No |
| FERC Small Power Producer Status | No |
| FERC Exempt Wholesale Generator Status | No |
| Regulatory Information | |
|---|---|
| Regulatory Status | Regulated |
| NERC Region | WECC |
| Balancing Authority | Public Service Company of Colorado (PSCO) |
| NAICS Code | Utilities (22) |
| Sector | Electric Utility (1) |
| Water Source | |
| Ash Impoundment | No |
| Transmission / Distribution Owner | Public Service Co of Colorado (15466) CO |
| Grid Voltage | 345.00 kV |
| Energy Storage | No |
Generator GEN1 Details Operating December 2018
| Technology | Onshore Wind Turbine |
|---|---|
| Prime Mover | Wind Turbine, Onshore |
| Ownership | Single Owner |
| Nameplate Capacity | 600 MW |
| Summer Capacity | 582.3 MW |
| Winter Capacity | 582.3 MW |
| Minimum Load | 1 MW |
| Uprate/Derate Completed | No |
| Status | Operating |
|---|---|
| First Operation Date | December 2018 |
| Combined Heat & Power | No |
| Sector Name | Electric Utility (1) |
| Energy Source | Wind |
| Carbon Capture Technology | No |
| Turbines/Hydrokinetic Buoys | 300 |
| Turbine Details | |
| Number Of Turbines | 300 |
|---|---|
| Predominant Turbine Manufacturer | Vestas |
| Predominant Turbine Model Number | V100-2.0 |
| Design Wind Speed | 19 MPH |
| Wind Quality Class | 2 - Medium Wind |
| Turbine Hub Height Feet | 262 |
Rush Creek Wind Plant Owners
| Owner Name | Address | Ownership | We couldn't locate any owners for this plant |
|---|
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| #9 | Aviator Wind | Robert Lee, TX | 2.0 TWh |
| #10 | Orient Wind Farm | Orient, IA | 1.9 TWh |
| #11 | White Mesa Wind | Ozona, TX | 1.9 TWh |
| #12 | Highland Wind Project (IA) | Primghar, IA | 1.8 TWh |
| #13 | Young Wind | Graham, TX | 1.7 TWh |
| #14 | Rolling Hills Wind Farm | Massena, IA | 1.7 TWh |
| #15 | Maverick Creek Wind | Eden, TX | 1.6 TWh |
| #16 | Palo Alto Wind Farm | Emmetsburg, IA | 1.5 TWh |
| #17 | Clearwater Wind I | Miles City, MT | 1.4 TWh |
| #18 | TB Flats | Medicine Bow, WY | 1.4 TWh |
| #19 | Beaver Creek Wind | Ogden, IA | 1.4 TWh |
| #20 | North English | Montezuma, IA | 1.4 TWh |
| #21 | Fowler Ridge Wind Farm LLC | Fowler, IN | 1.4 TWh |
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Below are closest 20 power plants surrounding Rush Creek Wind.
| Plant Name | Plant Location | Annual Generation | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| AFA Solar Farm | Colorado Springs, CO | 12.0 GWh | 53.6 mi |
| Arapahoe 3 Community Solar Array | Aurora, CO | 3.9 GWh | 54.7 mi |
| Bronco Plains Wind II, LLC | Kit Carson, CO | 142.5 GWh | 46.9 mi |
| Bronco Plains Wind, LLC | Flagler, CO | 1.1 TWh | 44.3 mi |
| Cedar Point Wind | Limon, CO | 655.4 GWh | 19.4 mi |
| Golden West Power Partners LLC | Calhan, CO | 776.8 GWh | 25.6 mi |
| Grazing Yak Solar | Calhan, CO | 87.5 GWh | 25.6 mi |
| Hunter Solar, LLC (CO) | Bennett, CO | 27.9 GWh | 45.6 mi |
| Limon Generating Station | Limon, CO | 114.0 GWh | 8.1 mi |
| Limon III Wind LLC | Limon, CO | 821.6 GWh | 23.5 mi |
| Limon Wind I | Limon, CO | 574.0 GWh | 20.5 mi |
| Limon Wind II | Limon, CO | 495.3 GWh | 18.3 mi |
| Oak Leaf Solar XXI (CSG) | Watkins, CO | 3.6 GWh | 51.7 mi |
| Oak Leaf Solar XXIV LLC (CSG) | Watkins, CO | 3.4 GWh | 49.9 mi |
| Oak Leaf Solar XXV LLC (CSG) | Watkins, CO | 3.3 GWh | 48.6 mi |
| Pioneer Solar (CO), LLC | Bennett, CO | 194.8 GWh | 52.3 mi |
| Quincy II Solar Garden | Aurora, CO | 3.3 GWh | 54.2 mi |
| Quincy Solar | Watkins, CO | 3.6 GWh | 50 mi |
| Titan Solar | Deer Trail, CO | 108.0 GWh | 36.7 mi |
| Victory Solar LLC | Bennett, CO | 24.9 GWh | 53.2 mi |